renowning

verb

present participle of renown
as in complimenting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renowning
  1. complimenting
  2. acclaiming
  3. applauding
  4. commending
  5. saluting
  6. hailing
  7. idolizing
  8. cheering
Verb
  • The shimmery shade was used as eye shadow complimenting Nash-Betts’ long black lashes, and also paired as a gloss with brown lip liner to finish off the glam designed by Naima Jamal.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Bruno says, also complimenting his improvement on his timing and his form.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of complimenting
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  • In speeches acclaiming our nation and our leader, we will be told that we (some of us, anyway) are divinely chosen.
    — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
Definition of acclaiming
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  • Ormond’s lawyers issued a statement on Thursday applauding the ruling.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Cam Smith spoiled a third consecutive two-strike slider, stared into the first-base dugout and saw his manager applauding.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of applauding
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  • Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Related Articles The runway appearance of both Hosk and Palvin has set the internet aflame, with awed viewers commending the new moms and calling attention to the indelible power of women.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of commending
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  • The Republican president had courted the Religious Right, even saluting PTL during a convention of televangelists.
    — Tim Funk, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Many speakers, including former Sparks coach Michael Cooper and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, noted Leslie’s accomplishments while also saluting her as a kind person.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of saluting
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  • Online media revenue, including digital advertising and streaming, is expected to rise 22% to $44 billion, while ride-hailing and food delivery are forecast to grow 15% to $40 billion in gross merchandise value, according to the report.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Banking, e-commerce, geolocation and ride-hailing services, as well as Alisa, Yandex’s virtual assistant, and multimodal AI chatbots all have suffered lasting disruptions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of hailing
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  • Swann is a Chicago native who grew up idolizing Carlton Fisk, the Hall of Fame backstop who spent the second half of his career calling Comiskey Park home.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Reading the book feels refreshing — a clarifying antidote to a culture increasingly obsessed with idolizing and leveraging suffering.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of idolizing
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  • Editor’s pick More picks Why Dodgers fans need to be cheering for the Brewers in this World Series, writes sports columnist Bill Shaikin.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • On Saturday, four days after his surgery, the 71-year-old pope left the hospital and was greeted by a large crowd cheering for him.
    — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheering
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